There are around 7,000 bills and resolutions in Congress that are awaiting further action. Some of these range from the mundane to the odd. This gallery is dedicated to the odd ones that continue to languish in congressional limbo.

There are around 7,000 bills and resolutions in Congress that are awaiting further action. Some of these range from the mundane to the odd. This gallery is dedicated to the odd ones that continue to languish in ... more

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There are around 7,000 bills and resolutions in Congress that are... Photo-6066546.84471 - Houston Chronicle

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H.R. 2681

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District of Columbia-Maryland Reunion ActDate: July 11, 2013Sponsor: Rep. Louie Gohmert Jr., R-TexasPurpose: Would give Washington D.C. back to Maryland, enabling D.C. to finally have voting members in Congress.

District of Columbia-Maryland Reunion ActDate: July 11, 2013Sponsor: Rep. Louie Gohmert Jr., R-TexasPurpose: Would give Washington D.C. back to Maryland, enabling D.C. to finally have voting members in

Read the Bills ActDate: Nov. 7, 2013Sponsor: Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.Purpose: Would require potential bills and resolutions to be posted online a week before it can come up for vote, and that legislators sign an affidavit that they have read said bill or resolution.

Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2013Date: Feb. 25, 2013Sponsor: Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif.Purpose: To establish a Department of Peacebuilding within the executive branch that would be dedicated to promoting peaceful conditions both domestically and internationally.

The Shutdown Prioritization Act or SPA ActDate: Oct. 8, 2013Sponsor: Rep. Bill Foster, R-Ill.Purpose: During a government shutdown, members of Congress would be prohibited from using the building's exercise facility.

Name: One Subject at a Time Act Date: May 22, 2013 Sponsor:... Photo-5492012.84471 - Houston Chronicle

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H.Res. 411

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Impeaching Eric H. Holder Jr., Attorney General of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.Date: Nov. 14, 2013Sponsor: Rep. Pete Olsen, R-TexasPurpose: Would hold Holder accountable for refusing to ignore a subpoena regarding the "Fast and the Furious" scandal and failing to enforce several laws, including the Defense of Marriage Act and Controlled Substances Act.

In It All Together ActDate: April 25, 2013Sponsor: Rep. Bill Cassidy, R-La.Purpose: Would force the president, vice president and Cabinet officials to participate in the Affordable Health Care program or Obamacare.

In It All Together ActDate: April 25, 2013Sponsor: Rep. Bill Cassidy, R-La.Purpose: Would force the president, vice president and Cabinet officials to participate in the Affordable Health Care program or

Never Contract With the Enemy ActDate: April 9, 2013Sponsor: Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H.Purpose: Would prohibit dealings with parties that are part of or affiliated with groups that are directly or indirectly an enemy of the U.S.

Recognizing the occasion of the 200th Anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner and its importance to the people of the United States.Date: Feb. 25, 2014Sponsor: Rep. Dan Benishek, R-Mich.Purpose: Would make Congress recognize the significance of our national anthem on its 200th anniversary

Name: To designate a peak located in Nevada as “Mount... Photo-5681064.84471 - Houston Chronicle

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H.R. 2463

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Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support ActDate: June 20, 2013Sponsor: Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif.Purpose: Would facilitate the establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain states

Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support ActDate: June 20, 2013Sponsor: Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif.Purpose: Would facilitate the establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in